1998 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 251

Engine Oil Additives Don't add anything to your oil. Your dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil If none of them is true, use the long triphighway oil maintenance schedule. Change the and filter every 7,500 miles (12500 km) or 12 months -- whichever occurs first. Driving vehicle witha fully warmed a engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower. If any one ofthese is true for you, use the short triplcity What to Do with Used Oil maintenance schedule: 0 Most trips are less than to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). Did you know that used engine oil contains certain 5 elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could This is particularly importantwhen outside even cause cancer? Don't let usedstay on your skin oil temperatures are below freezing. for very long. Clean your skin and nailswith soap and 0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent water, or a good hand cleaner.Wash or properly throw driving in stop-and-go traffic). away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See 0 Most trips are through dusty areas. the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.) 0 You frequently tow a trailer or use carrier on top of a your vehicle. Used oil can be a real threatto the environment.If you change your own oil, be suredrain all free-flowing oil to 0 The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi of oil from the filter before disposal. Don't ever dispose or other commercial application. it into by putting it in the trash, pouring on the ground, Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to sewers, or into streams or bodies water. Instead, of break down sooner. If any one of these is true for your recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If vehicle, thenyou need to change your oil and filter you have a problem properly disposing your usedoil, of every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever ask your dealer, service station or local recycling a a occurs first. center for help. 6-18